Endothelial dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: some aspects of medicamental treatment (a literature review) by O. I. Lemko, N. V. Vantiukh

“…Therefore, modern treatment of COPD, in addition to the drugs approved by clinical protocols, must be supplemented by methods of endothelial dysfunction correction in the long-term management for patients beyond the exacerbation period, which at the same time have no negative effect on the disease course. …”
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Clinical Observation on Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture Combined with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Post-stroke Speech Dysfunction by Zhaojun DAN, Haifeng LI, Xiaokuo HE, Junhua WANG, Zhikang CHEN

“…Objective:To observe the effect of Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke speech dysfunction.Methods:A total of 48 patients with post-stroke speech dysfunction were randomly assigned to the observation group and control group with 24 patients in each group. …”
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Myostatin Exacerbates Endothelial Dysfunction Induced by Uremic Toxin Indoxyl Sulfate and Is Associated with Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Access Complications by Justine Solignac, Laetitia Dou, Rania Chermiti, Nathalie McKay, Philippe Giaime, Nathalie Pedinielli, Hamza Benjelloun, Guillaume Lano, Julien Mancini, Stéphane Burtey, Stanislas Bataille

“…Hemodialysis patients exhibit endothelial dysfunction, contributing to elevated cardiovascular risk and complications of the arteriovenous access. …”
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Pioglitazone Ameliorates Atorvastatin-Induced Islet Cell Dysfunction through Activation of FFA1 in INS-1 Cells by Kongbo Zhu, Linglin Qian, Yanshan Lin, Li An, Guangjian Mu, Genshan Ma, Liqun Ren

“…Ultimately, FFA1 may mediate the atorvastatin-induced pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and pioglitazone may ameliorate this deleterious effect through the upregulation of FFA1 expression.…”
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Ropivacaine and lidocaine inhibit SaOS-2 osteosarcoma cell proliferation and invasion via mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis by Inna Zumberg, Amir Hashemi, Masoumeh Ezati, Larisa Chmelikova, Katerina Ingrova, Vratislav Cmiel

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The Cholinergic Amelioration of Sepsis-Induced Baroreflex Dysfunction and Brainstem Inflammation Is Negated by Central Adenosine A3 Receptors by Amany E. El-Naggar, Mai M. Helmy, Sahar M. El-Gowilly, Mahmoud M. El-Mas

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Studying targeted oxidation in diabetic cognitive dysfunction based on scientometrics analysis: research progress of natural product approaches by Wenling Tu, Fuhang Xu, Jieying Li, Xiangfeng Tian, Lingyong Cao, Lei Wang, Yiqian Qu

“…PurposeThe aim is to provide new insights for researchers studying the pathogenesis of diabetic cognitive dysfunction and promoting the wider use of natural products in their treatment.MethodFirst, the Web of Science Core Collection was selected as the data source for a computerized literature search on oxidative stress and diabetic cognitive dysfunction (DCD). …”
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Efficacy of electrical stimulation for post-stroke motor dysfunction: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Yihao Zhou, Hongyan Zhang, Hong Huo, Siyu Yang, Ying Zhang, Shaojie Cai, Xu Dong, Dongyan Wang

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to analyze the efficacy and safety of different electrical stimulation treatments for post-stroke motor dysfunction, and to quantitatively analyze the advantages between them and their possible benefits for patients.…”
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Curcumin Mitigates Gut Dysbiosis and Enhances Gut Barrier Function to Alleviate Metabolic Dysfunction in Obese, Aged Mice by Gopal Lamichhane, Femi Olawale, Jing Liu, Da-Yeon Lee, Su-Jeong Lee, Nathan Chaffin, Sanmi Alake, Edralin A. Lucas, Guolong Zhang, Josephine M. Egan, Yoo Kim

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Metformin improves age-related visual cortex dysfunction in mice by reducing noise correlation in the primary visual cortex by Xiaoming Liu, Xiaoming Liu, Yifeng Zhou, Yifeng Zhou, Jiachen Liu, Guangwei Xu, Guangwei Xu

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HO-1 Upregulation Attenuates Adipocyte Dysfunction, Obesity, and Isoprostane Levels in Mice Fed High Fructose Diets by Zeid Khitan, Mohit Harsh, Komal Sodhi, Joseph I. Shapiro, Nader G. Abraham

“…Methods and Results. We examined the effect of fructose, on adipogenesis in human MSCs in the presence and absence of CoPP, an inducer of HO-1. …”
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Soluble Siglec-9 Improves Intestinal Barrier Function in a Mouse Model of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis by Hisanori Muto, Fumitaka Mizuno, Takashi Honda, Shinya Yokoyama, Taku Tanaka, Kenta Yamamoto, Takanori Ito, Norihiro Imai, Yoji Ishizu, Kiyoshi Sakai, Hideharu Hibi, Masatoshi Ishigami, Hiroki Kawashima

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), characterized by liver inflammation, fibrosis, and fat accumulation, can develop into cirrhosis and liver cancer. …”
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Mechanism of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Simiao Biejia Decoction Improves the Diabetes Mellitus-Induced Erectile Dysfunction in Rats by Liu Y, Sun D, Xing D, Rui Y, Jin Y, Wang P, Cai B, Li C, Gao C, Cui Y, Jin B

“…Yuanyuan Liu,1,&ast; Dalin Sun,2,&ast; Dong Xing,1 Yiqi Rui,3 Yihan Jin,4 Peng Wang,3 Bin Cai,2 Chuyu Li,5 Chao Gao,5 Yugui Cui,5 Baofang Jin2 1School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210003, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Integrative Medicine and Andrology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of General Surgery, Jiangsu Province Official Hospital, Geriatrich Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210024, People’s Republic of China; 4Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, People’s Republic of China; 5State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Center of Clinical Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210006, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yugui Cui State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Center of Clinical Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 368 Jiangdong North Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210006, People’s Republic of China, Email cuiygnj@njmu.edu.cn Baofang Jin, Department of Integrative Medicine and Andrology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Dingjiaqiao, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, People’s Republic of China, Email hexiking@126.comObjective: Simiao Biejia (SMBJ) granules, a traditional Chinese herbal remedy, have been used to treat erectile dysfunction caused by diabetes mellitus (DMED). However, the molecular mechanisms underlying SMBJ’s therapeutic effects remain unclear. …”
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Nanovaccine loaded with seno-antigen target senescent cells to improve metabolic disorders of adipose tissue and cardiac dysfunction by Kexin Zhang, Qiliang Yin, Yucen Ma, Mengyu Cao, Lingwei Li, Xinliang Jin, Jiyan Leng

“…Following subcutaneous immunization, GK-NaV not only exhibited a noticeable antigen depot effect but also markedly activated specific cellular immune responses, enhancing the immunoreactivity and cytotoxic effects of CD8+T cells. …”
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Protective Role of H2S in High Glucose-Induced Cardiomyocyte and Endothelial Cell Dysfunction: A Mechanistic Review by Zhai X, Gao Y, Lou H, Meng L, Zhou J, Lin H, Xu F

“…Its protective effects primarily stem from several mechanisms, including S-sulfhydration of proteins, reduction of cell death, alleviation of mitochondrial damage, improvement of ion channel dysfunction, interaction with nitric oxide, and modulation of angiogenesis. …”
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Rehabilitation of pelvic floor dysfunction after radiation therapy for a rare gynecological cancer: A case report by Eileen Coughenour, Fatimah Alkhameys, Neena K. Sharma

“…Objective: Radiation therapy (RT) for gynecological cancers has significant effects on patients’ quality of life regarding sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence (UI), fecal incontinence (FI), and psychological distress. …”
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Vascular dysfunction induced in offspring by maternal dietary fat involves altered arterial polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. by Christopher J Kelsall, Samuel P Hoile, Nicola A Irvine, Mojgan Masoodi, Christopher Torrens, Karen A Lillycrop, Philip C Calder, Geraldine F Clough, Mark A Hanson, Graham C Burdge

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Renal Dysfunction in a Patient With Crohn's Disease During Ustekinumab Treatment: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Yuge Wei, Ms, Gechong Ruan, MD, Yan Qin, MD, Xiaoyin Bai, MD, Hong Yang, MD

“…However, little is known about its potential adverse effects on renal function. We present the case of a 42-year-old man with Crohn's disease who developed chronic renal dysfunction during ustekinumab treatment, which resolved after discontinuing ustekinumab. …”
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Cholesterol overload in macrophages drives metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis via inhibiting 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase in mice by Xiaoxiao Li, Kai Wang, Yunhong Sun, Yirong Wang, Jiaxuan Wu, Yanqi Dang, Meng Li, Wenjun Zhou

“…Abstract Background Dietary cholesterol promotes metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), with hepatic macrophages central to disease pathology. …”
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Dysfunctional sleep beliefs and sleep quality among Chinese university students: the mediating roles of depression, anxiety, and stress by Peisi Wang, Chun Xie, Jiali Qian, Shaobo Cai, Lei Xu, Xianyong Jiang, Guozhuang Chen, Kun Wang

“…This study investigates the relationship between dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep (DBAS) and sleep quality among college students, with a focus on examining the mediating effects of anxiety, stress, and depression in this relationship. …”
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